New Jersey Social Workers CE Requirements, Accreditations & Approvals
New Jersey Social Workers
Selected NetCE courses are approved for continuing education by the New Jersey Social Work Continuing Education Approval Collaborative, which is administered by NASW-NJ. CE Approval Collaborative Approval Period: September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Please see designated courses for approval details.
Continuing Education Requirement
Selected NetCE courses are approved by NASW-NJ, please see designated courses for approval details.
LCSW are required 40 hours every two years, all of which may be completed by home study* with half (20 hours) directly related to clinical practice.
LSW are required 30 hours every two years, all of which may completed by home study.*
CSW are required 20 hours every two years, all of which may completed by home study.*
All-Licensees must complete the following:
- 5 hours in ethics;
- 3 hours in social and cultural competence; and
- 1 hour on topics concerning prescription opioid drugs, including the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion.
* NetCE courses are considered home study.
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Please contact the New Jersey State Board of Social Work Examiners at (973) 504-6495, or refer to https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw and http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/regulations/Chapter-44G-State-Board-of-Social-Work-Examiners.pdf for additional information regarding your continuing education.